Published on: 22nd August, 2010
Mihir Bhagat here, NFL and San Francisco 49ers Featured Columnist for the Bleacher Report. I will be blogging live for the entire Minnesota Vikings vs. San Francisco 49ers game, particularly focusing on Brett Favre's return for his 20th NFL season after 'retiring' just a couple weeks ago. I will be ...Published on: 22nd August, 2010
As opposed to contrary belief, the preseason is critical for all 32 teams. It gives them an opportunity to evaluate talent, identify strengths and weaknesses, and experiment with new tactics. In Sunday's match-up between the San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings, there is a lot of hypeFor the San Francisco 49ers, ...Published on: 21st August, 2010
Every team in the NFL hopes to start off the season without any distractions.Unfortunately for the San Diego Chargers, that may not be the case. Heading into the upcoming season, they have contract situations to work out with left tackle Marcus McNeill and wide receiver Vincent Jackson. Both are Pro Bowl ...Published on: 18th August, 2010
There's no doubt that each NFL franchise wants to start the new season strong, with all of their players fully energized and ready to go. Unfortunately that's not always the case, as injuries and other absences can derail a team from playing at their maximum potential. With that in mind, here's my ...Published on: 16th August, 2010
According to league sources, the San Francisco 49ers have reached an agreement with running back Brian Westbrook. Reportedly, Westbrook received a one-year contract worth up to $2.5 million, with $1.25 guaranteed. Westbrook, 30, was released by the Philadelphia Eagles earlier this offseason due to injury concerns--most notably his concussion history, ...Published on: 15th August, 2010
In sports today, there are a select few professional athletes who are constantly under the spotlight, such as Peyton Manning, LeBron James, and Tiger Woods. When Tebow, arguably the most hyped rookie in NFL history, was surprisingly taken by the Denver Broncos with the 25th overall selection in this year's ...Published on: 15th August, 2010
Today, the San Francisco 49ers beat the defending AFC Champion Indianapolis Colts 34-17.It was great to see the red and gold out there for the first time in months, and while it's still a meaningless preseason matchup, it was an indicator of some key team elements.Therefore, here are ten observations ...Published on: 13th August, 2010
In an interview with ESPN's Adam Schefter, Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Brandon Marshall stated that if the NFL undergoes a lockout next year, he will try out for the NBA. "My first team will be the Nuggets and my second team will be the Heat. I'm serious," Marshall said. When asked ...Published on: 12th August, 2010
The New York Jets face a major problem with their best player as All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis is disgruntled with his current contract situation. Unfortunately for the team, it doesn't appear as if they will resolve it anytime soon. Today, he enters his 11th day of the holdout, and he still hasn't ...Published on: 11th August, 2010
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Kentwan Balmer has been a major disappointment due to his poor performance on game days. Now, making the former 1st round pick's situation even worse, he's starting to pill up some major off-the-field concerns. According to reports, from the Raleigh News and Observer, Balmer paid for former UNC ...